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The Best EVs For Under $25,000 In 2026

Jun 30, 2026

The Best EVs For Under $25,000 In 2026

$25,000 gets you further than you think in the used EV market. We've lined up four of the best used EVs you can buy right now at that price point — and unlike most EV comparisons on YouTube, I've either owned or driven every single one of these for more than two months. This isn't a first-impression take.

We're covering the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model 3 RWD, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and the Polestar 2 — four very different cars with four very different strengths. Whether you want the fastest charging, the most range, the best interior, or just the most fun to drive, there's something here for you.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD

  • EPA Range: 305 miles

  • Battery: 88 kWh

  • Peak Charge Rate: 150 kW

  • Horsepower: 290 hp

  • Drive: RWD

  • Weight: 4,727 lbs

  • Ground Clearance: 5.7"

  • Cargo Space: 29.7 cu ft trunk | 4.7 cu ft frunk

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SEL RWD

  • EPA Range: 303 miles

  • Battery: 77.4 kWh

  • Peak Charge Rate: 250 kW

  • Horsepower: 225 hp

  • Drive: RWD

  • Weight: 4,297 lbs

  • Ground Clearance: 6.1"

  • Cargo Space: 27.2 cu ft trunk | 0.85 cu ft frunk

2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD LFP

  • EPA Range: 272 miles

  • Battery: Undisclosed by Tesla

  • Peak Charge Rate: 170 kW

  • Horsepower: 283 hp

  • Drive: RWD

  • Weight: 3,862 lbs

  • Ground Clearance: 5.5"

  • Cargo Space: 19.8 cu ft trunk | 3.1 cu ft frunk

2023 Polestar 2 Long Range AWD

  • EPA Range: 260 miles

  • Battery: 78 kWh

  • Peak Charge Rate: 150 kW

  • Horsepower: 408 hp

  • Drive: AWD

  • Weight: 4,658 lbs

  • Ground Clearance: 5.9"

  • Cargo Space: 15.5 cu ft trunk | 1.4 cu ft frunk

About the Author

Andrew Lambrecht

Andrew Lambrecht

Project Engineer

Andrew Lambrecht is a project engineer at Ever and a leading voice in the electric vehicle sector. An industrial engineer by training and a prolific contributor to outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, InsideEVs, and MSN, Andrew blends technical expertise with sharp insights on EVs, mobility trends, and charging.

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